14. Jacob
Background:
Jacob emigrated from Ireland to Manchester as a small boy. He found work as an errand-boy and chimney sweep, and later worked on the railroads. After losing his right eye in an accident in the rail yard, Jacob had difficulty finding a job which would support his family. Jacob lives in a tenement house with his wife and 7 children.
Work:
For the last 3 years Jacob (age 28) has worked in the steel production plant of the Malagold Foundry. Jacob’s primary job duty is to help move the finished products from the foundry onto railroad cars. He makes $2 a day for 12 hours of hard physical labor.
Wants:
Unionize?
Jacob is clueless about unions. He had never heard of a union before coming to Manchester. However, Jacob has been told by some of his coworkers that joining a union is their only hope for survival and he is curious to learn more. He is also unaware of the fact that being associated with a union can put his job in danger.
Background:
Jacob emigrated from Ireland to Manchester as a small boy. He found work as an errand-boy and chimney sweep, and later worked on the railroads. After losing his right eye in an accident in the rail yard, Jacob had difficulty finding a job which would support his family. Jacob lives in a tenement house with his wife and 7 children.
Work:
For the last 3 years Jacob (age 28) has worked in the steel production plant of the Malagold Foundry. Jacob’s primary job duty is to help move the finished products from the foundry onto railroad cars. He makes $2 a day for 12 hours of hard physical labor.
Wants:
- Jacob wants a raise to $2.50 a day.
- Jacob also wants the workday shortened from 12 to 8 hours.
Unionize?
Jacob is clueless about unions. He had never heard of a union before coming to Manchester. However, Jacob has been told by some of his coworkers that joining a union is their only hope for survival and he is curious to learn more. He is also unaware of the fact that being associated with a union can put his job in danger.